The Gleason Family YMCA in Wareham will host their signature fundraising event, Sip & Support for the Y, on Thursday, October 5, 2023. This fundraising event will feature a silent auction of donated goods, raffles, live music, food, and beverages at Stone Path Malt Taproom. Our theme for the event will be “Channel Your Flannel” and we encourage guests to wear a comfy flannel shirt.

The last few years have been about rebuilding our membership base and fundraising revenue after a significant drop due to the pandemic. The Y responded to the needs of our community during this difficult time with childcare and remote schooling, providing meals for the homeless, and food distributions to those suffering from food insecurity.

The Gleason Family YMCA is seeking the support of organizations to provide item donations for the silent auction or business sponsorships for the event. Any size donations of goods and services are appreciated and will help to make the event successful. All donors are recognized for giving back to an important community organization in the event program materials and on social media promoting the event.

Proceeds from this night benefit the Gleason Family YMCA Financial Aid program, which provides memberships and programs to those that can not afford the YMCA experience on their own. It is the policy of the Y that no one is turned away because of an inability to pay.